Method 1: Use the subst DOS Command First, we will use an old DOS command, called subst, that allows you to assign a drive letter to any folder in Windows. For this example, we will assign a drive letter for the following folder: C:\Users\Lori Kaufman\Documents\My Work. Open the Start menu and enter “cmd.exe” (without the quotes) in the Search programs and files box. Click cmd.exe in the results to open the command prompt window....
You could choose to unplug the drive without closing the applications reading from it first, but this risks possible data corruption. You could use a data recovery tool to repair and recover the corrupted files, but there’s no guarantee that this will work. To ensure your external hard drive’s safety and integrity, it’s advisable to remove your drive only after closing any processes that are using it. Can’t Eject External Hard Drive on Windows 10?...
Of course, restarting did not help. When we checked if the Windows Update Service was running, we found that it was running. So now we were confused. In this situation, you can solve the problem by deleting all the currently downloaded updates and retrying. Sometimes an update gets corrupted and then Windows gets confused and thinks the service is no longer running. Delete Windows Updates The first thing to do is to stop the Windows Update service on your Windows 7 machine....
Work your way through the list of fixes and suggestions below, and you should be able to fix slow download speeds in Chrome. 1. Pause/Resume Download If you notice an unusually slow download in Chrome, pausing and resuming a download can sometimes prompt the browser into downloading it faster. To do that, press Ctrl + J to get to Chrome’s Downloads screen. Then, select Pause and wait for a few seconds before selecting Resume....
Disable USB port full instruction: For windows 7 Right Click On “My Computer” and select Manage Double click on universal serial bus controllers which is on the right side below. Click on it. You will see there 5 usb root hub. Now Right Click on every USB Root Hub and “Disable” it. If it wants confirmation Press YES .Restart Your Computer. Okey Now you have Disabled your usb port . Now if any device is inserted on any of these USB port it will not be shown....
If you’re having this same issue, here are a couple of things you can do to troubleshoot problem with USB devices. Firstly, if you have more than one computer, you’ll want to determine whether the problem lies with your USB device or with the computer by attaching the USB device to a second computer. If it installs fine and works, then it’s a problem with your computer. If not, it could be something faulty with the USB device....
That’s where Signal comes in. Signal is a secure messaging app for Android, iPhone, and the desktop. Like most other messaging apps, Signal can be used for texting, voice, and video calls. However you’re using it, it’s encrypted from the moment it leaves your phone until it is decrypted on the recipient’s phone in their Signal app. You can still message people without the Signal app, but it won’t be encrypted....
The problem with this is that if something’s wrong with the name server, you’re not going to get access to the correct site. Even worse, if the name server has been hijacked, you might end up at a fake site! The good news is that you can manually specify the link between specific IP addresses and website addresses, simply by adding a local DNS lookup to your “hosts” file....
Twitch Prime is a premium service that you can experience on Twitch. You can enjoy several features after signing up such as exclusive in-game, bonus game, channel subscription, and many others. However, some people find Twitch Prime is not like they expected so they decide to cancel the membership. How to cancel Twitch Prime? Does it involve long and complicated steps? What Is Twitch Prime? If you are among people who are not really familiar with Twitch Prime, you should know what it really is before going any further....
Ubuntu Linux comes with a feature called Blank Screen Delay that controls the period of inactivity after which the screen will go blank. Blank Screen Delay and Automatic Screen Lock are set for 5 minutes by default. After 5 minutes of inactivity, your Ubuntu Linux screen goes blank and locks itself. Automatic Screen Lock is a security feature that ensures no one can sign into your computer when you are away, thus protecting your data....
So you are interested to join the crowd and create a Tinder account to find a match. But something happens and you made typos so your name is wrong. Or, you incidentally entered a wrong birthdate so your age ends up incorrect. How to change name and age on Tinder easily? It is necessary to provide the correct information in this dating app since it may affect users’ interest on your profile....
By default, Windows will automatically turn off a device screen and put it into sleep mode after some time of inactivity to preserve energy and extend its battery life. Under the power settings, you can choose two options: one is to turn off the device screen after some time when it detects no user activates while keeping the computer running in the background. The second option will put the device into a low-power state (sleep mode) which shuts down the system but keeps the user’s sessions running in memory....
At the sign-up stage, Skype allows you to use your email address or your phone number. If you sign in with your phone number or email address instead of your Skype name, what you have is a Microsoft account, not a Skype name. You can sign in with your Skype name and password though, which is why you need to pick one that’s easy to remember and unique to you....
If you’re stuck in such a situation, probably because the WiFi connection keeps dropping, no device can connect, or the network disappears entirely, you don’t need to worry. There are several ways to fix these issues. One of the quickest ways is to connect your computer to a mobile hotspot like your smartphone, and share the internet connection. This way, your phone acts as a router by creating a hotspot, though you’ll be using your cellular data in the process....
In this article, you’ll learn the three ways you can connect your GoPro to your Windows computer, including using a micro USB cable, a microSD card, Bluetooth or the GoPro mobile app. As a bonus, you’ll also learn how to transfer GoPro videos directly to the internet using the mobile app. Note: Keep in mind that the steps in this article are for the latest GoPro 10 currently available on the market....
As long as you have the correct network setup, it’s an easy process to connect an Xbox to a PC. You’ll need both devices on the same network and, if you want to stream content, an ethernet connection is preferred. If you want to know how to connect your Xbox to a Windows PC, here’s what you’ll need to do. Connecting an Xbox to a Windows PC Using the Xbox App The Xbox Console Companion app gives you full control of your Xbox One console from your Windows PC....
An easier way to share a YouTube video using a different starting point is to create a YouTube timestamp link. A timestamp link skips the start of your video, allowing the audience to automatically view the video from another starting point. If you want to know how to create a YouTube timestamp link, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Create a YouTube Timestamp Link on PC or Mac The easiest way to create a shareable YouTube timestamp link is to use the YouTube website directly....
When Windows shares are created with everyone having full access, everybody will be able to access the shared location without prompting for passwords or logins. This also gives everyone the right to create, delete and modify folders and files. This setup is perfect for locations where users are given access to temporary store content and quickly remove it to a secure location. Since everyone has the right to delete, create and modify, it’s not a suitable place to store content for a long....
If you’re experiencing some performance issues with your Windows 11 computers, you should find ways to disable these programs, so they don’t run when your PC starts. Some important programs are designed to start automatically when Windows does. This is helpful for programs you use a lot, but not for programs you don’t use often because it increases the time it takes Windows to start. Windows 11 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft....
On a Windows device, the touch screen function is usually enabled out of the box so that you can use your finger to navigate the laptop’s operating system. If the screen is cracked, you find the feature too distracting, or you just don’t use the touch-enabled display on your laptop, you can easily turn it off and continue with your work. In this guide, we’ll show you how to disable the touch screen in Windows 10....
